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Self Care (Topical Term)

Preferred form: Self Care
Used for/see from:
  • n: Care, Self
  • n: Self Management
  • n: Self-Care
  • n: Self-Management

= care prescribed by MD or generated by person himself & includes care for self, family or friends; differentiate from SELF MEDICATION (medication not prescribed by MD) and SELF ADMINISTRATION (admin of medication prescribed by MD or self admin of substances by exper animals)

Performance of activities or tasks traditionally performed by professional health care providers. The concept includes care of oneself or one's family and friends.

81; was see ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING 1979-80

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